I'm
Michele,
There have been times I've worn burnout as a badge of honor. Hustled and hurried my self past the point of exhaustion. Friend, I get it. But living distracted, drained, and disconnected is not a formula for more creativity or sustainable growth.
I'm a business strategist turned watercolor, mixed-media artist, author & creativity coach for creative entrepreneurs. And I'm all-in on making sure you have the resources you need to keep creating and innovating to grow your bottom line.
Lover of open roads, blank pages, and wild spaces. Wandering along shorelines and through forests feeds my soul.
My art and writing explore the connection, courage, and curiosity rooted in wonder as a daily practice, the beauty of the natural world, and the power of our unfolding stories.
Most often, you'll find me in my studio in northeast Florida with a paintbrush or pencil in one hand, Welsh tea in the other, and the world's finest Chief Cuddle Officer curled up by my side.
Art is so much more than paint and paper. It holds in its core the power to change the way we see the world around us, and ourselves in it.
To create open, honest, vulnerable spaces of connection that give language to our deepest emotions.
To remind us even our most broken places can be fused with gold. To show us we are worthy of being seen, significant and celebrated.
I spent 20+ years in the international nonprofit world leading regional projects on 3 continents.
I've seen firsthand the power storytelling and creativity has to bring healing, change narratives, and elevate the voices of those living in some of the world's most marginalized and conflict-torn places.
These years and stories have shaped who I am. They have moulded my art. They infuse my words. And I look forward to using creative expression to undergird advocacy initiatives and raise awareness for critical issues facing our world today.
Overwhelmed by the steady stream of crises in your newsfeed? Distracted by nonstop notifications? Feel drained and disconnected in the places you need to be most inspired?
Letters of courage for your creativity. A growing learning library of resources. Conversations and interactive challenges in a community of 10,000
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All for less than the cost of a Starbucks run each month. Join us as we make wonder a daily practice, and pour in more of the courage you need to deepen your creativity one small step at a time.
Kindness always.
Look for the beautiful.
Keep it simple .
Stay curious.
Choose courage.
Things Only My
Friends Know
I Think Coffee Deserves Food Group Status
Come on now, you know it does.
While I love a good vanilla latte, my go to is a freshly ground pour-over served light. There's a reason my dad wanted to know if I'd like some coffee with my milk.
I Have 2/3rds of an MBA
Yep. I'm an MBA dropout. Day 1, I asked my accounting prof if I could color the books instead of balancing them. Later, I left the program for not being entrepreneurial enough & moved to an African conflict zone to start and lead a project that served hundreds of at-risk children.
I've Spoken In-Person in 23 Countries
My public speaking career got started early. I was nine when I gave my first speech to a room of 300 community leaders. It took me about 4 minutes to decide I loved it. So I majored in talking (*cough* communications) in my undergrad studies.
I'm a Walking Nerd Alert
If I were independently wealthy, I'd get PhDs on repeat. Degrees are cool, but I just love learning that much. I have an MA in Organizational Leadership. And yes, my hobby is learning.
And you can have more of them. Every day.
@dmicheleperry
And you can have more of them. Every day.
@dmicheleperry